Councillor Neil Nerva

General Purposes Committee - Monday 13 October 2025 9.30 am

The Brent Council General Purposes Committee met to discuss proposed changes to pay and allowances for council staff, aiming for greater consistency, transparency, and fairness. The committee approved recommendations to amend the Standby and Callout Policy, standardise shift allowances, define core working hours, and adjust planned overtime rates, and agreed to start formal consultations with staff and trade unions on the proposals. These changes are intended to improve financial controls and reduce the risk of equal pay claims.

Cabinet - Monday 13 October 2025 10.00 am

Here's a summary of the Cabinet Meeting held by Brent Council on 13 October 2025:

Standing Advisory Council for Religious Education (SACRE) - Thursday 9 October 2025 5.00 pm

The Brent Standing Advisory Council for Religious Education (SACRE) met on Thursday 9 October 2025 to discuss its core responsibilities, elect a vice chair, and receive Religious Education (RE) related updates. The meeting was scheduled to include a presentation on the role of Brent SACRE, as well as consideration of updates from the National Association of SACREs (NASACRE).

Community and Wellbeing Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday 17 September 2025 6.00 pm

The Brent Council's Community and Wellbeing Scrutiny Committee met to discuss children's oral health, period dignity, and youth justice service delivery. The committee requested more data and committed to actions to improve services, particularly for vulnerable groups.

Council - Monday 15 September 2025 6.00 pm

At a meeting of Brent Council, councillors debated topics ranging from local traffic concerns to international relations, and also reviewed the council's finances. The council approved a motion to push for visitor levy powers, but voted down motions on street cleaning and illegal immigration.